Fund Administrator

Saturna Capital•Bellingham, WA

10h•$32 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Saturna Capital is seeking a detail-oriented Fund Administrator with accounting experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to keep recurring reports and deadlines on track. The role prepares mutual fund reports and financial statements, verifies and reconciles financial information, coordinates contributions from multiple departments, manages reporting calendars, guides reports through review and approval, and supports mutual fund audits. The position is on site in Bellingham, Washington, with a hiring wage range of $31.99 to $45.32 per hour. Saturna Capital is an independent, employee-owned investment advisor established in 1989 and based in Bellingham, Washington. It manages approximately $9 billion in assets and provides investment advisory services to mutual funds, institutions, businesses, individuals, and endowments. It advises the Amana Mutual Funds Trust and the US-based Saturna Funds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and professional work experience.
Prior accounting experience, including reconciliations, financial reporting, financial analysis, audit support, or similar responsibilities.
Experience independently managing recurring deadlines and coordinating information or deliverables with others.
Ability to obtain and maintain required FINRA SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 licenses within 12 months.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing project timelines, reporting calendars, or other work involving multiple contributors.

Responsibilities

Prepare and verify information for mutual fund regulatory reports, including Forms N-CSR, N-CSRS, N-PORT, 24F-2, N-CEN, and N-1A.
Complete quarterly Portfolio Compliance Reports and compile and reconcile financial information for semiannual shareholder reports.
Coordinate data requests, communicate deadlines, and follow up with departments to ensure information is complete and timely.
Maintain reporting calendars and manage timelines for preparation, review, revisions, and approval.
Verify report data, investigate discrepancies, document corrections, and maintain supporting records and approvals.
Coordinate departmental review and sign-off, track comments, and confirm approved changes are incorporated.
Assist with distribution estimates and mutual fund audits, including preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and responding to requests.
Independently resolve problems, propose solutions, and communicate issues or potential delays to management.
Partner with programmers to improve reporting processes in Neptune, test changes, and verify results.
Provide backup to Fund Accounting, maintain process instructions and checklists in Confluence, and support cross-training.
Prepare quarterly summaries of Fund Administration accomplishments for the COO and assist with other projects as assigned.

Benefits

100% company-paid medical premium for employees; the high-deductible plan offers full family coverage at no cost to the employee.
Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
Employee Assistance Program.
Regular wellness activities.
Supplemental insurance, including Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life, and Critical Illness.
401(k) with generous match.
Profit sharing and annual performance bonuses.
11 personal and 10 vacation paid days off after the first year of service.
10 paid holidays per NYSE holiday schedule.
Paid parental and bereavement leaves.
Up to $2,000 per month in childcare/tuition assistance.
Adult continuing education and professional development assistance.
Home-buyer assistance program.